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Job Title: Deployment Specialist
About: National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we're very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.
Position Overview: National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a Deployment Specialist to support its mission of providing excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. This role involves a strong ability to manage and track project timelines. Individual must be skilled at holding hospital teams and internal stakeholders accountable for deliverables. The Deployment Specialist will be competent and effective in coordinating multiple departments and managing onboarding progress. This is a remote role with heavy travel, targeted at 75%.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive training sessions for hospital leadership teams, focusing on change management and workflows, sharing best practices.
• Working across function with Marketing, IT, Apps/Products and product team to update progress and address/solve roadblocks.
• Regular communication cadence with Operations team to update them on status, challenges and next steps.
• Proficient in identifying, escalating, and resolving deployment-related issues in collaboration with PIMS team, development partners, and hospital team.
• Partnering with configuration specialist to ensure proper system setup and smooth launch.

Key Competencies:
Project Management

• A structured approach to overseeing all phases of a project, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, while managing resources, stakeholders, and risks to achieve specific goals.
• The coordination and allocation of personnel, materials, and finances to optimize project outcomes and maintain efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• The integration of project goals with organizational objectives, ensuring alignment and value delivery to stakeholders.

Training & Leadership

• Gather, analyze, and interpret key performance metrics to gauge a hospital's preparedness for a PIMS deployment
• The ability to guide, influence, or direct individuals or groups toward achieving common goals or objectives.
• The act of inspiring and motivating team members, making strategic decisions, and fostering a collaborative environment to drive organizational success.

Communication

• The process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings through verbal, non-verbal, written, or visual means.
• The act of conveying messages clearly and effectively within an organization to facilitate collaboration, decision-making, and relationship-building.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

• The capacity to embrace change, learn new skills, and modify approaches in response to evolving demands and shifting priorities.
• The ability to adjust to new conditions, changes, or challenges in one's environment or circumstances.
• The skill of bouncing back from setbacks and navigating uncertainty with a positive attitude and a proactive mindset.

Attention to Detail

• The ability to notice and consider the finer points or specific elements of a task, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• A critical skill that involves meticulously reviewing work, identifying errors, and ensuring that all aspects of a project or task are completed and documented to the highest standard.
• The discipline of cultivating a mindset that prioritizes careful observation and conscientiousness in daily activities, leading to improved outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in veterinary systems implementation or hospital operations preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Xcel, Smartsheets, PowerBI)

Why You'll Love Working Here:
The people. You will be surrounded by talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders/teams - people you will be proud to work with and who also have fun.
The business. We work for the love of animals and the people who love them. We enjoy driving a successful business while living our values and our "why".
The opportunity. Your days and projects will offer variety with the opportunity to gain operational, cross-functional, and executive leadership exposure as a trusted internal business partner. You would have the opportunity to help build and shape a fast-growing, global company within a high-growth, exciting industry.
Location:
Remote with 75% travel.
Compensation:
The total compensation range for the position is between $100,000-$125,000 with opportunity for benefits.
*Role is a temporary assignment for between 12 to 18 months.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.